Monday, May 11, 2009

GB2525 LOS ANGELES PREMIERE (click here for tickets)


GB2525 opens the Reel Rasquache Film Festival this Friday May 15th at 8:30PM.  

The Festival will be at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex located at Cal Sate University Los Angeles.  5151 State University Drive LA, CA 90032.  

tickets ($9.00) and more information.  

1.  www.reelrasquache.org

2.  Luckman Box Office 
Tues: noon-6PM
Wed-Fri:  10AM-6PM
Sat:  10AM-4PM
Call 323-343-6600

3.  www.ticketmaster.com
search 'Reel Visions 2009' May 15th 8:30PM

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

GB2525 director JoJo Henrickson talks to Latin Heat


Go to LatinHeat.com for the top story this week:  "Director's Cut: GB2525- Surviving Hollywood" by Elia Esparza.  A close and personal interview with GB2525 filmmaker JoJo Henrickson.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

GB2525 1st Rave Review at Examiner.com (Click Here!)


"It's not a latino film.  It's just another great film."  --Robert Aguilar Jr., San Diego Film Industry Examiner.






Wednesday, March 25, 2009

GB2525's JoJo Henrickson quoted in "La Prensa" (click here)

That's a Wrap:  Coverage on the 16th Annual San Diego Film Festival
By Jose Guzman 

"We want Latinos to be the guys that save the day..."  writer/director Henrickson said.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Gregory Nava & Jossara Jinaro


Director Gregory Nava (El Norte, Selena) and GB2525 actress Jossara Jinaro photo-op at the San Diego Latino Film Festival.  

Barbara Mori congratulates JoJo Henrickson on GB2525


Special guest Mexican-Star Barbara Mori takes a moment to congratulate writer/director JoJo Henrickson on GB2525.  Ms.  Mori is a fan of Lionsgate's LADRON QUE ROBAN LADRON, also written by Henrickson.

GB2525 PRESS CONFERENCE

Gb2525 talks to members of the press about the movie

John Estrada, JoJo Henrickson, Ruben Garfias, Jossara Jinaro, Richard Azurdia



GB2525 gives Ethan Van Thillo a special thanks!!!

Festival Director Ethan Van Thillo hosted GB2525 at the San Diego Latino Film Festival.  He welcomed the entire cast and crew with open arms.  He went out of his way to  give us a memorable experience.  We are all forever grateful for all his hospitality and support.  
Del corazon, mil gracias Ethan!!!

Jossara Jinaro, JoJo Henrickson, Ethan Van Thillo, Richard Azurdia, Ruben Garfias, John Estrada

Sunday, March 22, 2009

GB2525 on UNIVISION

"Despierta San Diego"

Univision invites GB2525 to be their special guest 
on "Despierta San Diego."


Richard Azurdia, Jossara Jinaro, JoJo Henrickson talk about GB2525


Producer John Estrada on the set of "Despierta San Diego"

GB2525 RED CARPET PREMIERE

Photos by Robert Aguilar Jr.

GB2525 Cast Members


Jossara Jinaro


Richard Azurdia, Ricardo Molina, producer John Estrada

Ruben Garfias, Richard Azurdia                           


Jossara Jinaro, writer/director JoJo Henrickson

Saturday, March 14, 2009

GB2525 PRESS INTERVIEW-THE SAN DIEGO PARTICIPANT OBSERVER(click here)


Reporters Misaki Suzuki, Orville Fitz-Henley, and Tom Johnston-O'Neill interview GB2525 for The San Diego Participant Observer.

GB2525 WORLD PREMIERE!!! (click here)



"IN THE FUTURE, THE ONLY THINGS THAT HAVE CHANGED ARE THE WEAPONS!"

From the writer of Lionsgate's critically acclaimed film LADRON QUE ROBA LADRON
comes the 1st urban sci-fi film,
GB2525
Directed by JoJo Henrickson & Kieron Estrada
Written by JoJo Henrickson
produced by John Estrada

starring:
Frank Alvarez, Jossara Jinaro(The Devil's Rejects, Passions), JoJo Henrickson(Ladron Que Roba Ladron), Bernie Martinez, Richard Azurdia(Ladron Que Roba Ladron, Weeds), Ruben Garfias(Ladron Que Roba Ladron) Ricardo Molina, Gabe Martinez, Oscar Torre(Ladron Que Roba Ladron, Cane), Pete Pano...

SCREENING DATES & TIMES
MARCH 19TH 8:30PM
MARCH 21ST 10:30PM

BOTH SCREENINGS AT 
SAN DIEGO LATINO FESTIVAL
BANK OF AMERICA SCREEN #1
ULTRASTAR MISSION VALLEY CINEMAS 
7510 HAZARD CENTER DRIVE #100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FOR TICKETS
www.sdlatinofilm.com

GB2525 PRESS JUNKET (click here)




























GB2525 Producer John Estrada and Cast Members Richard Azurdia(Puppet), Ruben Garfias(San Patricio), and Jossara Jinaro(Yoli) attended the Press Junket for The San Diego Latino Film Festival.  The GB2525 clan was received by the film festival director Ethan Van Thillo.  Univision and other members of the press were eager interview the GB producer and cast because of the generated buzz.  Gb2525 will make its debut on March 19th at 8:30 PM and have a second screening on March 21st at 10:30PM.  Both screening are at the Bank of America Screen #1 located at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas 7510 Hazard Center Drive #100 in San Diego.  For your tickets to attend visit sdlatinofilm.com  

GB2525 AT THE SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL(click here)


Don't miss GB2525 at the San Diego Latino Film Festival!
www.sdlatinofilm.com

NALIP "Latinos in the Industry" (click here)


NALIP gives GB  a shout-out!

Friday, March 13, 2009

GB2525 (click here)

GB2525... MEET THE CHARACTERS

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Meet Supa'man played by Frank Alvarez (click here)


Our hero:  Supa'man
AKA:  Sup
Gang:   54th Street Gang
Position:   Advisor to 54th Street Leader Tiger
Expertise:   hand to hand combat/diplomacy
Goal:   To search out those responsible for killing Tiger and salvage the truce.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Meet Yoli played by Jossara Jinaro (click here)


Our Sniper:  Yoli
AKA:  Warrior Princess
Gang:  54th Street Gang.  Formerly with the Guadalupes.
Position:  Sup's Confidant.
Expertise:  sharp-shooter/hand to hand combat
Goal:  to help Supa'man search out those responsible for killing Tiger and salvage the truce.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Meet Baboso played by Bernie Martinez (click here)


Our Muscle:  Baboso
AKA:  The Gentle Giant
Gang:  54th Street Gang
Position:  Sup's loyal wing-man.
Expertise:  taking care of business.
Goal:  To help Supa'man search out those responsible for killing Tiger and salvage the truce.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Meet Spider played by Jojo Henrickson (click here)


Our Techie:  Spider
AKA:  El Hacker
Gang:  54th Street Gang
Position:  IT Support
Expertise:  computer systems
Goal:  Contact allies and maintain communications with all gang leaders to help Sup salvage the truce.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Meet Puppet played by Richard Azurdia (click here)


Our new leader:  Puppet
AKA:  El Jefe
Gang:  54th Street Gang.
Position:  Tiger's replacement.
Expertise:  manipulation and determination.
Goal:  total power and control

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Meet Jaime played by Pedro Pano (click here)


Puppet's Advisor:  Jaime
AKA:  El Doctor
Gang:  54th Street Gang
Position:  Puppet's conscience.
Expertise:  Surgery
Goal:  Advise and assist Puppet to secure his new position.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Meet San Patricio played by Ruben Garfias (click here)


Our guide:  San Patricio
AKA:  Father
Gang:  unaffiliated
Position:  Holy man
Expertise:  guidance
Goal:  Provide shelter and open Sup's eyes to a greater truth.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

GB2525 Producer John Estrada


John  Estrada produced the short films ANGELO & SPACE BANDA.  Both received critical acclaim and festival selections.  He was recently selected as a Producing Fellow for Project: Involve, a highly competitive mentorship program by Film Independent.  Currently, John is a Senior Coordinator in international Distribution for Universal pictures.

GB2525 Filmmaker JoJo Henrickson


Jose Angel "JoJo" Henrickson is a multi-talented actor/witer/director, recently achieving critical acclaim as the screenwriter of the 2007 Lionsgate release, LADRON QUE ROBA LADRON.  A native of McAllen, Texas, JoJo's diverse background includes stand-up comedy, television acting, screenwriting, and film editing.  In 2001 he wrote and directed the indie film BARRIO MURDERS which garnered festival selection and video distribution.  Now as the writer/co-director and co-star of GB2525, JoJo once again displays his spectrum of talent and seeks to redefine America latino cinema in the 21st century.

GB2525 Filmmaker Kieron Estrada


Kieron Michael Estrada is a talented Irish-Mexican director/cinematographer/visual fx artist and a native of Los Angeles, California.  In 1998 he received national acclaim for his student short PRODIGAL.  Since that time he has directed several short films including festival selections ANGELO(2000) and SPACE BANDA(2002).  Kieron was also the recipient of the East LA Chicano Film Festival John Alonzo Cinematography Award.  Currently, Kieron is working on the feature "Attack of the 30 ft Chola," an urban-sci-fi action movie.

GB2525 Composer Kurt Kuenne


As a composer, in addition to his own films his work includes re-scoring the restoration of the silent classic CYRANO de BERGERAC(1925), for which the original score was lost.  His score was premiered by the San Diego Symphony and has become the perennial fixture on Turner classic Movies and French Television.  He also scored the Luke Wilson thriller BAD SEED(2000) and the Douglas Spain indie film HUNTING of MAN.

GB2525 Costume Designer Rosa Lopez





GB2525 Fight Choreographer Angel Manzanero